Miller Red Bare-un

The Miller Red Bare-Un was a single seat lightweight sporting monoplane built by Merle Miller in Georgia, USA. Construction began in June 1970 and was completed in May 1971. First flight was in June of that year. The wings (of 75 sq. ft.) were constructed of Polyethylene terephthalate (dacron)-covered wood ribs and spars, with full span ailerons. The fuselage was of open (uncovered) 4130 steel tube construction. It had tricycle gear with the main gear steel leaf sprung. The engine was a 30 Hp Volkswagen engine with a wooden tractor propellor mounted in line with the wing and above the pilot, similar to a "Demoselle." Total cost was $600. Empty weight was 320# and max weight was 550#. Max speed was 69 mph and TO/landing speed was 35 mph. Wing and tail surfaces were shaped in German World War I style, as was the paint scheme.

The single prototype was the only example produced. See Janes All the Worlds Aircraft, 1973-74 (page 382) for more detailed information. Plans are not available for sale.